| To be introduced at the Frankfurt Motor Show in | | | | employs a curtain-type system, which takes up less |
| September 2005, the all-new BMW 3 Series Sports | | | | space in the headliner and can remain inflated for |
| Wagon will be available in the US beginning in October | | | | several seconds after deployment, especially important |
| 2005. The BMW Sports Wagon will continue the highly | | | | in case of rollover. The 3 Series is BMW's first to |
| successful tradition of combining more versatile cargo | | | | employ seat-mounted side-impact airbags, as opposed |
| space with the performance and handling of a sports | | | | to the door-mounted type of the predecessor and |
| sedan. | | | | other current Series. In their function of protecting |
| The Sports Wagon will be powered by BMW's new, | | | | occupants' pelvis and thorax regions in side impacts, |
| advanced N52 3.0 liter 6-cylinder engine. This includes | | | | the seat-mounted airbags are equal to the |
| magnesium/aluminum composite engine construction, | | | | door-mounted type, but offer greater freedom for the |
| and BMW's patented Valvetronic variable valve lift | | | | interior designers to achieve their functional and |
| system, which replaces the conventional throttle for | | | | esthetic goals. It has a sophisticated electronic control |
| more efficient engine breathing and improved | | | | strategy for managing the deployment of airbags and |
| responsiveness. The 325i Sports Wagon is equipped | | | | safety belt tensioners. |
| with a new, standard six-speed manual gearbox and a | | | | This approach to optimal effectiveness of safety |
| six-speed STEPTRONIC automatic transmission is | | | | systems now becomes more precise, thanks to a |
| optional. | | | | new sensing mat in the front passenger seat. Called |
| It is equally impressive in its space and roominess. | | | | OC3, the mat is more highly sophisticated than its |
| Length (+1.65"), width (+3.07"), height (+0.35"), and | | | | predecessor; it measures the weight and analyzes the |
| wheelbase (+1.38") are all increased compared to the | | | | pressure distribution of the occupant in order to |
| previous generation Sports Wagon, providing front and | | | | distinguish between an adult and an infant in a child |
| rear occupants with additional space and comfort on | | | | safety seat. The front passenger's airbags will be |
| the road. | | | | deactivated, should the driver install a forward-facing |
| Near 50-50 weight distribution, all-wheel drive, a long | | | | infant safety seat. The footrest is designed to crush |
| wheelbase, and short body overhangs front and rear | | | | under the force of the driver's left foot in certain |
| are simply ideal for outstanding agility and driving | | | | frontal impacts, so that the full impact force is not |
| safety under any circumstances. | | | | transmitted to his or her foot and leg. The Mastervac |
| The double-pivot front suspension, newly developed | | | | (brake master cylinder) is mounted so that as the front |
| for the 3 Series Sedan, offers an optimum balance of | | | | end deforms, it rotates, and with it the brake and clutch |
| driving dynamics and ride comfort in the Sports | | | | pedals. The pedals move forward, canceling much of |
| Wagon as well. Utilizing extensive aluminum | | | | the force transfer to the driver's feet and legs if they |
| component, this innovative suspension design offers | | | | are on the pedals |
| superior tracking stability and low unsprung weight. The | | | | The very best in BMW Performance Parts, OEM |
| five-link rear axle in lightweight steel, ensures precise | | | | Parts, Replacement Parts and Aftermarket Parts than |
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| Safety features include the first front-to-rear Head | | | | pay elsewhere. |
| Protection System to be offered in the 3 Series | | | | |